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Tennessee 67-52 Norfolk State (Dec 31, 2024) Game Recap
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — — Chaz Lanier scored 24 points to lead No. 1 Tennessee to a 67-52 victory over stubborn Norfolk State on Tuesday.
The Volunteers (13-0), off to the second best start in program history, got 10 points from Zakai Zeigler, Cade Phillips and Jordan Gainey. Igor Milicik had 10 rebounds.
Christian Ings scored 19 for the Spartans (9-7) and Brian Moore Jr. had 18.
Lanier had 14 points at halftime to lead Tennessee to its 35-28 advantage at the break. Norfolk State, led by Moore with 11 points, connected on just 1 of 7 3-pointers, but outscored the Vols, 16-12, in the paint.
Norfolk State: With Moore averaging more than 18 points a game, the Spartans haven’t dodged tough competition so far this season. They have been competitive with Stanford and Baylor, leading up to the loss to Tennessee.
Tennessee: The Vols started the season with 11 scholarship players. Big man J.P. Estrella was lost for the season with a foot injury and guard Cameron Carr recently walked away from the program. Those absences have caused coach Rick Barnes to take a serious look at his roster and adjust rotations a bit.
Leading by 14 points late in the second half, Tennessee had six straight defensive stops. Jordan Gainey found a lane to the basket for a dunk that gave the Vols a 60-44 advantage.
Norfolk State went scoreless for nearly 7 minutes in the second half and the Vols’ lead went from 11 to 19 points
Norfolk State will open Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference play at home against Maryland Eastern Shore Saturday while Tennessee begins its Southeastern Conference campaign at home against Arkansas on the same day.
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Tennessee Dominates Norfolk State in New Year’s Eve Victory
On the last day of 2024, the Tennessee Volunteers basketball team delivered a strong performance as they defeated Norfolk State 67-52. The game, held at Thompson-Boling Arena, showcased the Vols’ determination and skill as they controlled the court from the opening tip-off.
Tennessee got off to a quick start, establishing an early lead with their solid defense and efficient scoring. The Vols’ offense was firing on all cylinders, with multiple players contributing to the scoring effort. Guard James Williams led the team with 15 points, while forward Malik Johnson added 12 points and 8 rebounds.
Defensively, Tennessee was relentless, forcing turnovers and contesting shots to limit Norfolk State’s scoring opportunities. The Vols’ ability to disrupt their opponent’s offense was key in building and maintaining their lead throughout the game.
Despite a strong effort from Norfolk State, particularly from guard Marcus Brown who scored 18 points, they were unable to overcome Tennessee’s dominant performance. The Vols’ depth and teamwork were on full display, as they outplayed their opponent in every aspect of the game.
With this victory, Tennessee improves their record and continues to build momentum as they head into conference play. The Vols have shown that they are a force to be reckoned with and are ready to take on any challenge that comes their way. As they look ahead to the rest of the season, Tennessee fans have much to be excited about as their team continues to strive for success on the court.
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